The maiden MG Hector was rolled out from MG Motor India's Halol facility on May 6. (Picture Courtesy: eurocarspotter)

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MG Hector connectivity features have already been revealed by MG Motor India.

The new MG Hector will be available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel engine.

MG Hector production began at MG Motor India's Halol facility in Gujarat in April.

MG Hector will be unveiled in India today, with its launch all set to take place next month. The first product from MG (Morris Garages) in India is expected to be feature-rich and pose a serious threat to the existing SUVs in the country.

We are expecting MG Hector price to remain in Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) bracket. So far as rivals are concerned, the new Hector SUV might face a stiff challenge from Mahindra XUV500, Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier. A future challenger might be the upcoming Kia SP2i.

MG Motor India has already revealed the connectivity features of the upcoming Hector SUV. While the exterior design elements of the 2019 MG Hector are somewhat known, there is a lot of speculation about its interiors as well as the engine options under the hood.

MG Hector will be available in four variants. (Image courtesy: CarToq)

We have already reported that the new MG Hector will get petrol as well as diesel engine options. Now a report by CarToq has claimed that the upcoming Hector SUV will have a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which will make 143 PS and 250 Nm of torque. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, with an option for a DCT (Double Clutch Transmission). There will be a petrol hybrid variant with 6-speed manual transmission as well. The 2.0-litre diesel engine will produce 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque and come with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

MG Hector will be loaded with features. (Image Courtesy: CarToq)

The report has also claimed that the new MG Hector will be available in four variants -- Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. There will be five colour options -- Candy White, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Burgandy Red and Glaze Red. The maiden Hector SUV was rolled out from MG Motor India's Halol facility on May 6.

MG Hector Style variant will have features like dual front airbags, fabric seats, cooled glove box, rear seat recline, reverse parking sensors, front and rear disc brake, ABS with EBD and BA, LED turn indicator on ORVM and roof rails. MG Hector Super variant will come with cruise control, LED rear fog lamp, rear parking camera and a 10.4-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Smart variant of new Hector will get features like online navigation, front and side airbags, push-button start and stop, PU leather seats, 17-inch machined alloy wheels and TPMS. The top of the line MG Hector Sharp variant will have a panoramic sunroof, sunglass holder, mood lighting in 8 colours and 360 degree around view camera.